Head of Product (Locks & Ironmongery)

KES 250,000-275,000 Net (Based on Experience) Benefits as per company policy Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Business Development within the hardware, locks & ironmongery, construction, or building materials industry. Proven experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations, inventory planning, demand forecasting, and driving category growth and profitability. Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic planning skills with knowledge of product lifecycle management and ERP/inventory management systems. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Category Management: Develop and execute category strategies, manage the product lifecycle, and drive product innovation and market growth. Commercial & Supplier Management: Build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, and ensure cost-effective, reliable product supply. Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Optimize inventory planning, forecasting, stock availability, and turnover while minimizing stock-outs and obsolete inventory. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to support product launches, pricing s